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How far is Biratnagar from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Biratnagar (Biratnagar Airport) is 1413 miles / 2275 kilometers / 1228 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Biratnagar Airport

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1413
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2275
Kilometers
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1228
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 10 min
CO2 emission
174 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Biratnagar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Biratnagar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1413.424 miles
  • 2274.686 kilometers
  • 1228.232 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1419.034 miles
  • 2283.715 kilometers
  • 1233.107 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Colombo to Biratnagar?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Biratnagar Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR)

On average, flying from Colombo to Biratnagar generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Biratnagar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Biratnagar Airport (BIR).

Airport information

Origin Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E
Destination Biratnagar Airport
City: Biratnagar
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: BIR
ICAO Code: VNVT
Coordinates: 26°28′53″N, 87°15′50″E